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Weather & Climate in Laredo, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Laredo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area109.1 sq mi (282.5 km²)
Population Density2,346/sq mi
Coordinates27.5604°N, 99.4892°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWebb County County
Nearest AirportLaredo International (LRD)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.95"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.3 / 100
Community Resilience7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 142 km 5 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 124 km 1 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 122 km 5 km
Jun 24, 2012 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas M3.4 145 km 5 km
Feb 20, 2022 3 km S of El Indio, Texas M3.4 130 km 3 km
Jan 9, 2021 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M3.3 134 km 9 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 126 km 7 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 131 km 2 km
Jul 24, 2021 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas M3.1 136 km 5 km
Feb 27, 2021 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas M3.0 139 km 9 km
Jul 14, 2025 17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas M2.8 147 km 4 km
Mar 20, 2019 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas M2.8 102 km 5 km
Feb 14, 2025 19 km SW of Charlotte, Texas M2.7 145 km 7 km
Jun 13, 2021 11 km WNW of Tilden, Texas M2.7 135 km 5 km
Apr 13, 2023 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas M2.7 127 km 9 km
Aug 29, 2021 3 km SW of El Indio, Texas M2.7 133 km 7 km
May 7, 2024 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas M2.6 131 km 3 km
May 8, 2021 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas M2.6 132 km 8 km
Aug 17, 2023 4 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas M2.6 149 km 5 km
Jun 14, 2025 11 km E of Dilley, Texas M2.6 129 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 92 mph 182 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 132 mph 245 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 98 mph 205 km
2005 Emily Category 2 81 mph 295 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 81 mph 279 km
1999 Bret Category 4 138 mph 147 km
1980 Allen Category 4 127 mph 11 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

25 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 40 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 29, 1971 EF2 51 km 0.3 mi 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 76 km 4.5 mi 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 77 km 4.5 mi 0
Apr 5, 1961 EF2 31 km 2.5 mi 0
Sep 7, 1956 EF2 76 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 5, 1955 EF2 54 km 3.6 mi 0
Jul 2, 2010 EF1 86 km 1.9 mi 0
Jul 14, 1983 EF1 66 km 0.5 mi 0
May 15, 1980 EF1 97 km 0.5 mi 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 20 km 0.1 mi 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 46 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 27, 1972 EF1 99 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 26, 1968 EF1 99 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 17, 2016 EF0 94 km 0.0 mi 0
May 13, 2015 EF0 55 km 0.6 mi 0
May 10, 2012 EF0 80 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 20, 2005 EF0 55 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 20, 2005 EF0 84 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 2005 EF0 68 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 4, 2004 EF0 53 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 322 (44,652 acres, 2008).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 HIGHWAY 322 44,652 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 13,175 93 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 78 km
2023 JENNINGS 3,494 55 km
2008 DANA 3,127 76 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,570 67 km
2009 FARCO MINE 2,421 51 km
2022 GROOVE 2,299 75 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,171 89 km
2006 ENCINAL 1,900 64 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,633 98 km
2023 FLORIDA 1,514 99 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,411 81 km
2018 MINE 1,224 51 km
2023 WAGGNER 1,099 93 km
2011 BOLT 1,067 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
February 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
June 85°F (29°C) 2.3 in
July 91°F (33°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 2.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Laredo has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 57°F in December to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.7").

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